GENEVA, Switzerland, March 28 -- The United Nations International Labour Organization posted the following news: * * * 55 million more people now enjoy better social protection, compared to 2021, as a result of a global ILO programme GENEVA (ILO News) - The ILO's Global Flagship Programme on Building Social Protection Floors for All has contributed to major improvements in social protection coverage, adequacy, and comprehensiveness, resulting in more than 55 million people having access to be more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release: * * * AFSCME's Saunders: Trump's attempt to eliminate collective bargaining for federal workers is blatant retribution WASHINGTON - AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the Trump administration signed a union-busting executive order to unlawfully end collective bargaining for hundreds of thousands of fede more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * NEW: Ahead of April 1 Elections, DNC Blankets Wisconsin Newspapers to Call Out Elon Musk's Scheme to Buy Wisconsin Election for Brad Schimel As Elon Musk pours millions of dollars into an upcoming Wisconsin election to support a politician willing to do his bidding, the DNC will remind Wisconsin voters that "Wisconsin is not for sale" ahead of Election Day On Tuesday, April 1, Wisconsinites wi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Accountability released the following testimony by Andrew Block, senior counsel of the America First Legal Foundation, from a March 11, 2025, hearing entitled "Eliminating Waste, Fraud and Abuse at the Department of Homeland Security: Addressing the Biden-Harris Administration's Failures": * * * Dear Chairman Brecheen, Ranking Member Thanedar, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the inv more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Social Security Works, an organization that says it is fighting to protect and expand Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, lower drug prices, ensure economic justice and guarantee health care as a human right, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * The American People Are Fighting to Save Social Security The following is a statement from Nancy Altman, President of Social Security Works, on news that the Trump administration is delaying and partly more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Budget Democrats Release Report Showing How Elon Musk's Mass Firings Threaten Americans' Social Security, Health Care, and More WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released a new report detailing how Elon Musk's DOGE is threatening critical programs like Social Security by ille more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Press Releases Case Appears As Special Guest On C-SPAN's Washington Journal TV Show (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai'i-First District) this morning appeared on C-SPAN's nationally-televised program, Washington Journal. The live half-hour show features a single member of Congress addressing questions from the host, followed by direct questions from the viewing audience across the co more PR

SALISBURY, North Carolina, March 29 -- Catawba College issued the following news: * * * North Carolinians Divided on President Trump's Approval, While Pessimistic About Prices, Tariffs, and Federal Government Firings North Carolinians evenly divided about suspending military assistance to Ukraine; name their number one priority for state government North Carolinians are evenly divided on whether they approve or disapprove of President Donald Trump, but are very clear on what they think the i more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report on March 27, 2025, entitled "The Long-Term Budget Outlook: 2025 to 2055." Here are excerpts: * * * Projections at a Glance This report presents the Congressional Budget Office's projections of what the federal budget and the economy would look like over the next 30 years if current laws generally remained unchanged. Those long-term projections are based on the agency's January 2025 demographic projec more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report on March 27, 2025, entitled "The Long-Term Budget Outlook - 2025 to 2055:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * Chapter 2: Spending and Revenues Overview In the Congressional Budget Office's projections, which reflect the assumption that current laws governing taxes and spending generally remain unchanged, total federal outlays equal 23.3 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, remain near th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report on March 27, 2025, entitled "The Long-Term Budget Outlook - 2025 to 2055:" (Continued from Part 2 of 3) * * * Chapter 3: Long-Term Demographic and Economic Projections Overview Demographic and economic trends are key determinants of the long-term budget outlook. By the Congressional Budget Office's estimate, the U.S. population will grow more slowly over the next 30 years than it did over the past 3 more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Voices His Opposition To Trump Admin's Proposed Cuts At USPS During Meeting With National Association Of Letter Carriers March 27, 2025 Durbin met with the Illinois chapter of the National Association of Letter Carriers in his Washington office today WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with the Illinois chapter of the National Association of Letter  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Social Security Works, an organization that says it is fighting to protect and expand Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, lower drug prices, ensure economic justice and guarantee health care as a human right, issued the following news release on March 28, 2025: * * * Elon Musk Slanders Tens of Millions of Social Security Beneficiaries As "Fraudsters" The following is a statement from Nancy Altman, President of Social Security Works, on Elon Musk's statements during more PR

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, March 27 -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa posted the following news: * * * Experts urge faster ratification of the AU Free Movement Protocol Mombasa, Kenya, 27 March 2025 (ECA) - Government officials, migration experts, diaspora representatives, private sector actors, civil society, and youth leaders gathered in Mombasa from 26-27 March 2025 to press for concrete progress on ratifying the African Union's Free Movement of Persons Protocol. The two-d more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed a decision by the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) regarding a dispute over retirement benefits. The court's ruling, issued on March 24, 2025, in the case of Richardson v. Office of Personnel Management, upholds the MSPB's determination that Mr. Richardson owes $11,036.76 due to an overpayment of Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) disability annuity benefits. The original dispute arose from a re more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 29 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: "1 in 10 Maryland Workers is a Federal Employee" [Baltimore Banner] "No other state is at risk as much as Maryland" to Trump's reckless job cuts Donald Trump is taking direct shots at Maryland's economy by firing tens of thousands of federal workers. A recent Baltimore Banner report echoes analysis by Moody's Ratings that found no other state is as vulnerable to Trump's cuts than Maryland,  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Smith on Squawk Box: "We're going to deliver for the American People." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) joined CNBC's Squawk Box Wednesday to discuss the latest on Republican efforts in Congress to pass President Trump's economic agenda, as well as the next steps for the Senate's more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Colorado Congressman Gabe Evans is leading a bipartisan effort to close a loophole in Medicaid that he says is leading to identity theft ICYMI, this week Congressman Gabe Evans co-introduced the bipartisan Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act, a bill that would require states to regularly check social security files for deceased doctors whose Medicaid or Medicare ID num more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Pennsylvania Democrat James Malone Clinches Victory in R+23 District In Major Upset As Voters Reject Trump-Musk Agenda This week, Democrat James Malone claimed a major upset victory in one of Pennsylvania's special elections, securing his seat in the state Senate. Malone's victory flipped a district with a 23-point Republican voter registration advantage. In 2024, Trump won the district  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Investment Company Institute issued the following news release: * * * IRAs Play an Increasingly Important Role in Saving for Retirement ICI's latest research shows individual retirement accounts (IRAs), powerful tools for long-term savings, are a significant component of US households' retirement planning. In mid-2024, 44 percent of US households reported that they owned IRAs, up from 34 percent a decade ago. The study, The Role of IRAs in US Households' Saving for more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The Center for Law and Social Policy issued the following news release on March 28, 2025: * * * Latest Round of HHS Cuts Will Further Harm Children, Families & People with Low Incomes This statement can be attributed to Cemere James, interim executive director of the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) CLASP decries the cuts announced yesterday to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These reductions will affect mental health, disabled people,  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TRUMP GUTTING UNION RIGHTS Boston, MA - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and House Republicans promised to stand up for working class Americans. They lied. Instead of lowering the high cost of living, Republicans are attacking everyday Americans and crashing the economy in real time.  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TRUMP GUTTING UNION RIGHTS Boston, MA - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and House Republicans promised to stand up for working class Americans. They lied. Instead of lowering the high cost of living, Republicans are attacking everyday Americans and crashing the economy in real time. The freedom to negotiate more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan: Attacks on Social Security Will Endanger Monthly Checks for Over Half a Million New Mexicans Social Security Services Are Deteriorating for New Mexicans Who Rely On Monthly Checks To Get By Websites Crashing, Long Wait Times, And Firing 7,000+ SSA Workers Who Help Seniors, People with Disabilities, and Families Get Their Benefits Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare issued the following statement on March 28, 2025, by President and CEO Max Richtman: * * * Trump Admin Cutbacks at HHS Could Harm Seniors "For decades, the federal health programs that retirees and people with disabilities depend on have been ably administered by officials under both Democratic and Republican presidents. However, the proposed radical cutbacks at the Health and Human Services Department by  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at public policy actions involving New Mexico issues that may be of use to editors for March 28, 2025. * Lujan Statement on Trump Administration Gutting HHS by Cutting Nearly Quarter of Workforce, Abruptly Canceling Funding for New Mexico State Health Services * Lujan: President Trump's Newest Executive Order Could Take Away Millions in Federal Investment From New Mexico's Small Businesses, Affordable Housing, First-Time Homebuyers * N.M. Economic Develop more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 28 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * New research will examine the use of welfare reform to tackle health inequalities As debate over changes to Britain's welfare system continues to dominate the news, members of a multidisciplinary team of researchers are beginning a two-year study to examine the case for transformative welfare policy and the impact on public health outcomes. Led by public policy researchers at Northumbria more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at public policy actions involving Pennsylvania issues that may be of use to editors for March 28, 2025. * Pa. Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters' Relief Associations in 25 Counties * Pa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Senator Devlin Robinson Announce First Money Match Checks Sent to Pennsylvanians This Week * What Labor, Industry, Environmental, and Consumer Leaders Are Saying About Pa. Gov. Shapiro's 'Lightning Plan' to Secur more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Slams Trump's Attack on Unions, Collective Bargaining Rights for Federal Workers "They know that an organized workforce is a threat to unchecked power, which is why they want to rip away the collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal employees and continue firing them at will." Pressley, a Consistent and Strident Champion for Workers and Organized Labor, Spoke Out  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump Admin. Should Improve Social Security Customer Service, Not Intentionally Degrade It WASHINGTON, DC - Stressing the importance of efficient customer service, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) says Rhode Islanders should not have to wait in long lines outside of Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices, exposed to the elements, and in some cases having to return multiple times, in more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-AZ, has introduced the "Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act," legislation aimed at removing age restrictions on Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities. This initiative seeks to allow individuals over the age of 65 to access Medicaid support, facilitating better working conditions and opportunities for this demographic. This bill addresses the limitations that have historically barred many adults with disabilities from more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 27, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, more than 17 million seniors live on less than $30,000 a year. Yet, Republicans look to weaken or sever lifelines like Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. President Trump announced a plan to fire 12 percent of Social Security employees, close 26 offices, and slash phone services. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutni more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * US Rep. Kelly Morrison Raises Local Bloomington Residents' Concern Over Trump's Billionaire-Administration's Dismantling of Social Security on U.S. House Floor WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to raise a concern she heard from two of her constituents about President Trump and Elon Musk's di more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-IL, has introduced the Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act, legislation aimed at enhancing accessibility to diabetic footwear under the Medicare program. The bill seeks to amend current regulations so that nurse practitioners and physician assistants can fulfill documentation requirements needed for Medicare coverage of specific shoes designed for individuals with diabetes. The introduction of this bill is prompted by the growing recognition of th more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. George Latimer, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 27, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, Elon Musk's so-called department of government elimination is closing the Social Security hearing office in White Plains in May, just like that. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins offered the Federal Government county space that would be more cost-effective. The offer was turned down because this isn't about saving more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 27, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, more than 700,000 New Jerseyans sent me here to be their voice in Congress and to address the challenges they face each and every day. Many of those constituents have sent me messages advocating for what is most important to them. Thousands have written asking me to protect Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid. Hun more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D- Minnesota, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 27, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, today I rise to voice a concern from my constituents, Jeff and Bev. Last week, Trump's billionaire Commerce Secretary was speaking with another billionaire about how only fraudsters would complain about missing a Social Security check. Trump's billionaire Commerce Secretary said that if Social Security didn't send ou more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Joins Over 30 Lawmakers Demanding Answers in "Disturbing Arrest and Detention" of Tufts University Student **For Immediate Release** SummerLeePress@mail.house.gov Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 28, 2025 -- Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.), and  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-NJ, has introduced the SSA Reform Act, aimed at tightening eligibility for Social Security benefits by requiring that only U.S. citizens or nationals receive support. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security notify the Commissioner of Social Security regarding changes in an individual's citizenship or immigration status, ensuring that benefits are only distributed to eligible individuals. The introduction of this bill comes ami more ST

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, issued the following news release: * * * Rising Core Inflation, Plummeting Consumer Confidence Suggest Worsening Economic Instability Under Trump Sweeping tariffs and chaotic policymaking are eroding working families' pocketbooks and failing to bring costs down As consumer confidence falls for the second month in a row, reaching its lowest level since early 2021, February's Personal Consumption Exp more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Katie Boyd Britt, R-AL, has introduced the Clergy Act, a legislation aimed at allowing members of the clergy to revoke their exemption from Social Security coverage. This bill proposes a structured process for clergy who wish to opt back into Social Security, enabling them to better prepare for retirement benefits and financial security. The Clergy Act was developed in response to the growing concerns among clergy members regarding retirement and social safety net b more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-DE, has introduced the Retirement Security for American Hostages Act of 2025, aimed at providing essential retirement benefits for U.S. nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad. The bill seeks to amend the Social Security Act, allowing these individuals to receive deemed wages during their time in captivity, thereby enhancing their future retirement security. The legislation was introduced in response to growing concerns over the pligh more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Thomas Tillis, R-NC, has introduced the PLASMA Act, aimed at amending the Social Security Act to enhance access to plasma-derived products for Medicare beneficiaries. This legislation proposes a phased-in approach for manufacturer discounts on these critical medications, ensuring affordability for patients who rely on them. The bill addresses the rising costs of plasma-derived drugs, which are vital for treating various medical conditions like immune deficiencies an more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Joins Greta Van Susteren on Newsmax Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joined Greta Van Susteren on Newsmax. On budget reconciliation: "There are a whole range of issues that we're trying to address, but the budget resolution is the first step, and House and Senate have to pass the same budget resolution. That particular legisl more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following written testimony by Ashlynne Haycock-Lohmann, director of government and legislative affairs at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, from a March 11, 2025, hearing on legislation to improve VA programs and benefits: * * * The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is the national provider of comfort, care, and resources to all those grieving the death of a military or veteran loved one. TAP more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Patrick Murray, director of the National Legislative Service at the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., from a March 11, 2025, hearing on legislation to improve VA programs and benefits: * * * Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Blumenthal, and members of the committee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and its Auxiliary, I would like to thank  more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Joins Senator Gillibrand's Press Briefing on Federal Threats to Social Security Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered remarks alongside Senator Kirsten Gillibrand regarding the Trump administration's attack on the Social Security program and how New York's seniors and families will be affected as a result of the President and El more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: At Roxbury Town Hall, Pressley Offers Message of Hope, Vision for Fighting Cruel Musk-Trump Agenda Conversation with Constituents Covered Her Support for Federal Workers and Immigrants, Social Security and Medicaid, and How Community Members Can Join the Fight Video (YouTube) ROXBURY - At a town hall at Roxbury Community College, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) offered constituents more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Speaks on Finance Committee's Investigation into Pfizer's Tax Scheme: "What we're talking about today proves that the suspicion that Vermonters have about things being rigged--they're right." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, this week took to the Senate Floor to highlight the Senate Finance Committee's new report that found Pfizer, w more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The White House issued the following news on March 28, 2025: * * * ICYMI: DOGE's Mission to Make Government Work Again Last night, members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team joined Bret Baier on Special Report -- a compelling segment on their efforts to fulfill President Donald J. Trump's mission of making government work for the people again. Here's what you missed: * Tom Krause on restoring fiscal responsibility: "We're changing the culture ... more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 29 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on March 28, 2025: * * * Gov. Evers Slams New Trump Administration Attempt to Recklessly Gut Over $210 Million for Wisconsin to Help Support Mental and Behavioral Health, Prevent Substance Abuse, and Strengthen Local EMS Trump Administration plans to recklessly cut millions in already approved federal funding aimed at improving health and safety in communities across Wisconsin MADISON -- Gov. Tony more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Calls on Crapo to Pause Committee Consideration of Social Security Nomination Until Further Investigation of Bisignano Lies Letter to Finance Chairman Outlines How Nominee to Lead Social Security Mislead Committee Staff and Members on Multiple Occasions About His Knowledge and Involvement With DOGE Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Ranking more PR